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Animal Care Assistant

2 months ago


Bloomington, Indiana, United States Indiana University Full time
Job Summary

The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) at Indiana University is to provide high-quality, humane care for research and teaching animals, ensuring compliance with federal laws and guidelines, and campus policies related to animal use.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provides animal husbandry and care for university animals used in research and/or education outcomes; performs various other laboratory animal support functions, such as cleaning and maintenance of laboratory and/or animal housing units, and various equipment.
  • Receives, stores, and rotates feed, bedding, and other animal husbandry supplies and equipment; maintains proper sanitation, environment, and health status of housing units.
  • Maintains/verifies proper record keeping (census, animal health, document sanitation, and equipment maintenance).
  • Provides technical support for LARC and research investigators (treatments, sample collection for sentinels, weaning litters, and administering diets, etc.); monitors animal health and observes for overt signs of disease and reports any changes/concerns in animal health; handles, restrains, and transfers animals as directed.
  • Assists higher-level Animal Care Technicians and facility users and performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University.
Skills
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Working Conditions/Demands

This position requires the ability to move about for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements, and operate equipment, tools, or controls. It also requires the ability to move items weighing up to 40 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential duties with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Approximately 25 hours per week.

Benefits Overview
  • Multiple plan options for medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution.
  • Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options.
  • Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting.
  • Additional supplemental retirement plan options.
  • Tuition benefit for IU classes.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).